00:00Job losses could be possible after more than £10 million of cuts were proposed as part of Gateshead Council's next budget.
00:09Council leaders approved plans this week to begin internal consultations with staff and trade unions who could be affected by the budget proposals.
00:19The authority is facing a funding gap of £20.5 million in its medium-term financial plan for this financial year.
00:27Proposals to address the shortfall include using £4 million from reserves and identifying £10.6 million in cuts and so-called efficiencies.
00:38The government funding assumptions also include a 4.99% rise in council tax.
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